Year: 2016

Business News

CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Heads Up Facility Management at Nuclear Site

When you work for North Wind Solutions (NWSol) at its project site in southern Ohio, it’s never “just another day at the office.” That’s because ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Erma Syers

Honoring those who have passed on is a labor of love for CIRI shareholder Erma Syers.
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Feature

Henu’ Community Wellness Court to Serve Residents Across Central Kenai Peninsula

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe (KIT) has entered a historic government-to-government partnership with the Alaska Court System, signing an agreement to create a joint-jurisdiction state-tribal therapeutic ...
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Feature

New ASD Superintendent Supports Arise

School on Saturday? Parents, community members, and students didn’t attend classes on Saturday, Oct. 15, but school climate and kindergarten preparedness were the most important ...
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CIRI News

2017 Board Election

The CIRI Nominating Committee seeks CIRI shareholders interested in nomination to the 2017 CIRI Board of Directors’ candidate slate. To be considered, all Board slate ...
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CIRI News

Take the Next Generation to Work Day: Monday, Jan. 16

For the third year, CIRI invites young shareholders and descendants to explore future career paths by spending a day at CIRI on Martin Luther King ...
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CIRI News

Educational Incentives for CIRI Youth

Every school day counts. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels ...
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Shareholder News

Connect with Qenek

CIRI’s shareholder portal, Qenek, is a free online resource that provides shareholders easy access to a wealth of information.
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CIRI News

Coming Soon: Fifth Annual Job and Resource Fair

The CIRI Job and Resource Fair is open to CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants (attendees are asked to bring their CIRI shareholder or descendant identification ...
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Shareholder News

2017 Shareholder Distributions

CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total CIRI dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.5 percent of total shareholders’ equity, ...
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Save The Date

2017 CIRI Color of Justice

Color of Justice is a free and fun law-related educational program for CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants in grades 9-12.
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Shareholder News

Q: Why Did CIRI Do Away with the Christmas Dividend?

A: In 2007, the CIRI Board of Directors adopted an equity-based dividend policy, with dividend payments in any given year equal to 3.5 percent of ...
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Business News

CIRI Invests in Clean-Energy Power Plant

Natural gas has for years been becoming the fuel of choice for new power plants looking to supply low-cost energy while curbing carbon emissions. CIRI ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Hosts SPC Members

To better increase two-way communication between CIRI and its shareholders, CIRI relies on its Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC).
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A Word from the President

President’s Message

Thank you to all of you who turned out for CIRI and The CIRI Foundation’s Friendship Potlatches this fall. While the potlatches gave us an ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Tammy Ashley

Tammy Ashley drinks a lot of coffee. With a full-time job, a busy family life and volunteer commitments that range from Girl Scouts to emergency ...
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Shareholder News

2016 Friendship Potlatches

CIRI and The CIRI Foundation Friendship Potlatches offer CIRI shareholders an opportunity to socialize and celebrate important cultural traditions with family and friends.
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Awards

Congratulations to CIRI’s 2016 Shareholder, Elder and Youth of the Year

Read about this year's Shareholder and Descendant award recipients.
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Shareholder News

CIRI’s Oldest Living Shareholder Passes Away at 100

Original CIRI shareholder and 2016 CIRI Elder of the Year award recipient Fiocla (Sacaloff) Wilson passed away Oct. 8 at Heritage Place continuing care facility ...
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Business News

AEDC’s ‘Where to Startup’ Video Series Filmed at Fireweed Business Center

Up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Alaska would be wise to check out the Alaska Economic Development Corporation’s (AEDC) “Where to Startup” video series.
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CIRI News

Save the Date: Fifth Annual CIRI Job Fair

CIRI’s fifth annual Job and Resource Fair for shareholders and confirmed descendants will be held on Friday, Jan. 27.
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Shareholder News

Job Fair Survey

To assist CIRI in planning its annual Job Fair, interested shareholders and descendants are asked to complete an online survey by Friday, Jan. 6.
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CIRI News

Apply Now: Take the Next Generation to Work Day

Shareholders and confirmed descendants ages 10 through high school are invited to apply for CIRI’s Take the Next Generation to Work Day, which is scheduled ...
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A Word from the President

President’s Message

As the days become cooler and shorter, most of us start to prepare for winter. The chill in the air also means it’s time, once ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Youth Crew Improves Habitat on the Kenai Peninsula

Members of the Student Conservation Association’s (SCA) 2016 CIRI Youth Crew this summer tackled a month-long environmental challenge on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula that met a ...
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CIRI News

CITC Partners with Covenant House to Create a Home for Homeless Youth

As part of its commitment to double the amount of transitional housing available to homeless youth in Anchorage, on Sept. 23, CIRI-affiliated nonprofit Cook Inlet ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Deb Winkelman

After 25 years as an elementary-school teacher, Deb Winkelman was looking forward to retirement. But it wasn’t the life of leisure she envisioned. “I knew ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Shareholder Handbook Available Online

CIRI’s Shareholder Handbook has been prepared by CIRI to provide shareholders convenient access to information about the company, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, corporate ...
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Nonprofit News

Great American Smokeout Event

Join others across the nation using the Great American Smokeout as a day to quit tobacco forever.
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CIRI News

2016 CIRI Youth Art Contest

CIRI wishes to thank the participants in this year’s Youth Art Contest. The continued success of our company depends on young shareholders and descendants who ...
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Did You Know?

Security Tip

Most of us know not to respond to unsolicited requests for personal information (e.g., name, birthdate, Social Security number, credit card or bank account information) ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Debuts Shareholder Portal

Qenek is a Dena’ina Athabascan word that means “news” or “information.” CIRI’s shareholder portal, aptly named Qenek, is a free online resource that provides shareholders ...
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Business News

Fireweed Business Center Tenant Expansion, Addition

Tenant changes are underway at the Fireweed Business Center, CIRI’s corporate headquarters.
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Business News

CIRI Involved in Wildfire Protection Efforts on Kenai Peninsula

To better protect area residents, maintain firefighter safety and provide decision space in the event of a wildland fire, a cooperative effort has resulted in ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Long-Serving CIRI Board Member Jerry Brown Passes Away at 82

Long-serving CIRI Director and CIRI Elders’ Settlement Trust trustee Gerald “Jerry” Grant Brown passed away July 30 at home in Everett, Wash., surrounded by his ...
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CIRI News

Save the Date*: CIRI’s Third Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar

If you are an artist who wishes to sell his/her wares at CIRI’s Holiday Craft Bazaar, contact Carolyn Bickley, CIRI’s Administrative Assistant, at (907) 274-8638. ...
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Business News

Eklutna’s Annual Meeting Returns to the Fireweed Business Center

Cutting-edge technology, spatial comfort and streamlined design – for the second straight year, Eklutna Inc. chose CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center as the location of its ...
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Shareholder News

Controlling Invasive Species in Beluga, Alaska

The auburn-colored flowers with the long, slender stem may look innocent enough, but orange hawkweed are an invasive (not native to Alaska), quick-spreading plant that ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Summer Interns Embrace the Present, Plan for the Future

Insight into CIRI’s culture and businesses, development and mentorship opportunities, professional networking and resume building – CIRI’s summer interns took full advantage of the myriad ...
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Business News

Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 1

PFD Automatic Voter Registration Alaska voters: The initiative will appear on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot.
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Save The Date

Save the Date: 2016 Annual AFN Convention

50 Years: Reflect, Refresh, Renew October 20 thru October 22, 2016 Carlson Center, Fairbanks, Alaska
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Shareholder News

Koahnic, KNBA to Broadcast 2016 AFN Live

Once again, KNBA will provide live coverage of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention proceedings, Oct. 20-22, broadcasting from the Carlson Center in Fairbanks ...
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CIRI News

North Wind Tackles Cleanup in Idaho’s Silver Valley

Due to its earlier success in aiding mine remediation efforts in Idaho’s Silver Valley, CIRI subsidiary North Wind Construction Services (NWCS) was recently awarded two ...
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CIRI News

Culture Camp Teaches Youth About Mat-Su Valley’s First People

Honoring the profound significance of salmon to both the lifestyle and spirituality of Alaska Native cultures, Knik Tribal Council’s (KTC) annual summer culture camp treated ...
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Shareholder Participation Committee Update

CIRI welcomes new Shareholder Participation Committee (SPC) members.
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CIRI News

Third Quarter Shareholder Distributions

The third quarter CIRI Elders’ Settlement Trust payment of $450 is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9, with the final 2016 Elders’ payment scheduled for Friday, ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Turns Former Headquarters into Money Maker

Prior to CIRI’s 2015 move to its new home, the Fireweed Business Center, it was headquartered at 2525 C Street in Anchorage.
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Shareholder News

Crime Reform Bill Signed into Law

A bill that reinvests $99 million into crime reduction programs was signed into law July 11 by Alaska Gov. Bill Walker. Nonpartisan Senate Bill 91 ...
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Shareholder News

Your Vote Counts!

You have the power to shape our future, but only if you vote!
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Descendant Spotlight: Rosemary Berg

Originally from Point Hope, Rosemary Berg isn’t your typical beauty pageant contestant – and that suits her just fine. Initially, the half Inupiaq, half African-American ...
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Shareholder News

Download The Newest Episode Of Ciriosity, “Today’s Descendant’s, Tomorrow’s Shareholders”

The latest episode of the CIRIosity podcast is available at ciri.com/ciriosity. Or you can subscribe to iTunes, and new episodes will download automatically to your ...
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CIRI News

Moose Mamas Aims To Increase Moose Population On CIRI Land

"I feel like I was born for this,” Dana DeBernardi says as she hikes up to the fenced enclosure that houses six moose calves. The ...
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Shareholder News

CIRI Golf Classic Benefits Local Charities

Despite the rain, 148 participants turned out for CIRI’s 33rd Golf Classic, held Friday, Aug. 5 at the Moose Run Golf Course in Anchorage.
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CIRI News

CIRI Calendar Photo Contest for 2017

CIRI is seeking photos from shareholders and descendants for use in the 2017 CIRI calendar. The winning photographers will be eligible to receive prizes!
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CIRI News

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Visits Alaska

With the goal of improving public safety in rural communities throughout Alaska, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch met with Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and ...
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Business News

Silver Mountain Aims for Gold

Whether battling subzero temperatures in the winter or swarms of mosquitos in the summer, Silver Mountain Construction is up to the challenge. The Palmer, Alaska-based ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Olive Blumenstein

An uprooted childhood, a Navy career fueled by wanderlust, family lost and found – Olive Blumenstein’s life reads like the most incredible fiction.
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Business News

Hilcorp Begins Standalone Project on CIRI Leases

Hilcorp, one of the nation’s largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration companies, continues to make significant investments in the Cook Inlet region.
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CIRI News

Save the Date: Unity in Community Voter Picnic

Join the Alaska Federation of Natives and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for a picnic to celebrate summer and get energized for ...
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Shareholder 101

Empowering the Next Generation

Dividends, increased access to education, hiring preference, discounts, cultural benefits – these are just a few benefits enjoyed by 8,700-plus CIRI shareholders. Apart from dividends, ...
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Business News

‘Never Alone’ Video Game Launches on Mobile Platforms

A video game that delves deeply into the traditional lore of the Iñupiat people, “Never Alone” was developed in collaboration with nearly 40 Alaska Native ...
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Shareholder News

Winners’ Circle – Second Quarter 2016

To increase participation in certain programs, CIRI holds periodic prize drawings from the names of those enrolled who meet certain criteria and have a current ...
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CIRI News

Download the Newest Episode of CIRIosity: ‘A Dip of Cool, a Sip of Swagger’

The latest episode of the CIRIosity podcast is available at ciri.com/ciriosity. Or you can subscribe to iTunes, and new episodes will download automatically to your ...
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Feature

Interns Delve into History and Culture

With the opportunity to interact with board members, explore shared culture and heritage and address issues facing Alaska Native youth, approximately 20 college students and ...
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Shareholder News

Every Vote Counts!

Alaskans can now register to vote online in both the 2016 Primary Election (Tuesday, Aug. 16) and the 2016 General Election (Tuesday, Nov. 8). Eligible ...
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Contests and Competitions

Youth Opportunity Deadlines Fast Approaching

CIRI shareholders and descendants 13-17 are invited to apply for one of three SPC youth rep positions. To enter the 2016 Youth Art Contest, CIRI ...
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Shareholder News

Follow CIRI on Instagram!

Find us @OurCIRI
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Business News

Solar Project Furthers CIRI’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

High above the bustling streets of midtown Anchorage, the sun’s solar energy is now being used to help power CIRI’s new Fireweed Business Center, the ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Storme Webber

In many ways, CIRI shareholder Storme Webber defies categorization. A mixed-race woman of Aleut, African-American and Choctaw descent, she is a poet, playwright, educator and ...
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Business News

2016 Annual Meeting

Approximately 100 shareholders turned out for CIRI’s 43rd Annual Meeting, held June 4 in Puyallup, Wash.
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CIRI News

2016 Board Election Results

Preliminary results indicate that CIRI shareholders elected five individuals to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2016 Annual Meeting June 4 in Puyallup, ...
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CIRI News

Meet CIRI’s 2016 Summer Interns

As part of a company-wide commitment to deliver benefits to shareholders and descendants that provide an opportunity for them to advance in their careers and ...
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CIRI News

Chickaloon Village Invests in the Health and Education of Its Residents

On May 26, the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council held a graduation ceremony at its Ya Ne Dah Ah (YNDA) School, Alaska’s only tribally-owned and –operated, ...
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In the Community

CIRI Honors Muldoon Elementary Staff with Appreciation Week

In appreciation of their efforts, CIRI honored the 60-member Muldoon Elementary staff with an Appreciation Week, held May 2-6 at the school. Each day, staff ...
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Nonprofit News

Alaska Native Heritage Center 2016 Summer Schedule

ANHC, a CIRI-founded nonprofit organization, showcases Alaska Native cultures and serves to educate visitors about the history and traditions of Alaska Native people.
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Shareholder News

Question: Did CIRI Sell Its Old Office Building?

Answer: No. Before CIRI’s 2015 move into its new home, the Fireweed Business Center, it was headquartered at 2525 C Street in Anchorage.
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Birth Announcement

Birth Announcement

CIRI shareholder Debbie J. Standifer is pleased to announce the recent births of four grandchildren.
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Graduate Announcement

Graduation Announcement

Congratulations to CIRI shareholder Alanna Goins on her graduation from Ninilchik School, a K-12 school in Ninilchik, Alaska.
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Shareholder News

2016 Annual Meeting Prize Winners

The 2016 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders included cash prize drawings for shareholders who submitted a valid proxy by the proxy deadline (May 26) for ...
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Shareholder News

2016 Early Bird Prize Drawings

To ensure a quorum is achieved for the Annual Meeting, the Early Bird Prize Drawings seek to reward shareholders who submit a valid proxy for ...
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Nonprofit News

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is seeking volunteers to mentor youth. Please consider becoming a “Big,” playing a positive role and making a difference in ...
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CIRI News

CIRI invests alongside Doyon in Nenana basin oil and gas exploration

Doyon, Limited (Doyon) and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), both Alaska Native Regional corporations, announce CIRI’s investment alongside Doyon in the current oil and gas ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Annual Meeting of Shareholders

The 43rd Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholder took place Saturday, June 4, in Puyallup, Wash. The preliminary results of the election for CIRI Directors indicate ...
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Business News

White House Recognizes CIRI Talent

Greg Razo, a CIRI shareholder and company executive, has been recognized as a White House “Champion of Change.” Annette Evans Smith, president and CEO of ...
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Business News

CIRI Thanks Charles G. Anderson for His Service

For his many years of service, CIRI extends its appreciation to Charles “Chuck” G. Anderson. A member of CIRI’s Board of Directors for nearly 30 ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Sabrina Walker

The first time she ran the 16-mile Lost Lake Run, CIRI shareholder Sabrina Walker (Tlingit) was greeted by a face at each half-mile marker. The ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Energy Employee Dan Mullins Honored with Hero Status

For helping prevent a suicidal woman from jumping from an overpass bridge, CIRI Energy Operations Manager Dan Mullins was honored by the American Red Cross ...
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CIRI News

Youth Outreach Deadlines

June 10, 2016 – Youth recognition award nominations June 30, 2016 – Student report cards due August 10, 2016 – Youth Art Contest entries due ...
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CIRI News

Native Youth Olympics Celebrates Community and Culture

Bulk may rule the football field, brawn the wrestling mat and height the basketball court, but compact, slim athletes dominate the wrist carry, one of ...
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Achievement Announcement

Achievement Announcement

Congratulations to CIRI shareholder Juliana “Jewelz” Crandall for earning her master’s of public health degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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Shareholder News

Shopping for Alaska Native Artwork?

CIRI’s new Alaska Native Artist Directory provides an online space for shareholder and descendant artists to connect free of charge with potential customers, including other ...
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Shareholder News

Info Meetings: Anchorage and Seattle

Spring is the season for CIRI Information Meetings. The Anchorage meeting was held April 23 at the CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center. The Northwest meeting took ...
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In Memory

In Memory, May 2016

View the obituaries of shareholders who have recently passed away.
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Upcoming Events

Native Village of Eklutna to Hold Powwow

The Native Village of Eklutna will hold its 2016 Powwow/Potlatch June 18-19.
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Shareholder News

Coming Soon: Qenek Shareholder Portal

CIRI is in the final testing phase for a new shareholder portal with plans to go live in the next couple of months. Qenek (a ...
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CIRI News

North Wind Group Scores Large, Multi-Year Contracts

CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group – which oversees several companies primarily focused on environmental, engineering, construction and technical consulting – notched a pair of impressive ...
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Business News

Guide to the 2015 Annual Report

Understanding CIRI’s financial statements CIRI recently released its 2015 Annual Report. This document summarizes the company’s performance last year and contains information that shareholders and ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Involved in Supreme Court Case

“It seems to me the Park Service doesn’t have jurisdiction.” Those were the last words Justice Antonin Scalia spoke from the bench of the U.S. ...
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

CIRI’s Oldest Living Shareholder Turning 100

“It’s not your nationality that counts as much as it is your character and your personality.” These were a teacher’s words of wisdom to CIRI ...
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CIRI News

2016 Shareholder, Elder and Youth Award Nominations

Nomination Deadline: June 10, 2016 CIRI is currently accepting nominations for the 2016 Shareholder of the Year, Elder of the Year and Youth Recognition awards ...
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CIRI News

Save the Date: Information Meetings and Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Meeting attendance is limited to CIRI shareholders and their immediate family members (i.e., spouse, children) and/or stock custodians. Shareholders must check in with their guest ...
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Shareholder News

Other Important CIRI Dates, 2nd Quarter 2016

May 30: Memorial Day holiday: CIRI offices closed May 31: Address change and direct deposit deadline for the second quarter Elders’ Settlement Trust distribution [...]
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Shareholder News

2016 Annual Meeting Prizes

Vote Early and Win! To encourage early submission of proxies, CIRI has added $14,000 in new Early Bird prizes! If you own voting shares, you ...
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CIRI News

2016 Kenai Information Meeting

Nearly 200 CIRI shareholders and their families came together for the Spring Information Meeting April 16 in Kenai. Attendees enjoyed a nice lunch, heard a ...
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In Memory

In Memory, April 2016

View the obituaries of shareholders who have recently passed away.
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CIRI News

Day 001: Voices of Recovery

Produced by 90.3 fm KNBA, a Koahnic Broadcast Station, “Day 001: Voices of Recovery” celebrates the true stories of Alaskans overcoming alcohol addiction. Each mini ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Leads Effort to Launch Color of Justice Rural Student Initiative

When the distinguished judges and legal professionals addressed the students at the Color of Justice program, they saw something big staring back at them: Alaska. ...
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CIRI News

With Sincere Appreciation

Neshech’ Kahtnuht’ana: “A story feather created to implement productive communication and discover resolution. Whomever holds this feather, may speak, while others listen. Remember to pass ...
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Did You Know?

Travel by Air at Discounted Rates Courtesy of Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines is graciously offering discounts to shareholder and their immediate family members attending CIRI’s 2016 information meetings and Annual Meeting.
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Shareholder News

Missing Shareholders, March 2016

The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Nikki Graham

CIRI shareholder Nikki Graham hadn’t even been to her first meeting of the Alaska Native Professional Association (ANPA) when one of the organization’s directors encouraged ...
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Career Opportunity

2016 Summer Internship Application Deadline: April 22

CIRI is now accepting applications for its Summer Internship program. Intern positions within CIRI include Corporate Communications, Real Estate, Land and Resources, Shareholder Programs and ...
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In Memory

In Memory, March 2016

View the obituaries of shareholders who have recently passed away.
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CIRI News

Veterans Museum Honors Late CIRI Shareholder

When you learn about the life and times of CIRI shareholder Percy Blatchford, you can’t help but be impressed. A collection honoring Blatchford’s 30- ...
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A Word from the President

A Word from the President, February 2016

I’m always grateful when I have a chance to attend a meeting of the Tikahtnu Forum. I especially appreciate seeing so many individuals and organizations, ...
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Shareholder News

Important CIRI Dates, 1st Quarter 2016

March 11: First quarter Elders’ Settlement Trust distribution March 14: Deadline to sign up for direct deposit for the first quarter dividend and resource revenue ...
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CIRI News

2016 CIRI Dividend Update

CIRI’s dividend policy states that the total dividend payment to shareholders in any given year is equal to 3.50 percent of total shareholders’ equity, calculated ...
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CIRI News

2015 CIRI Shareholder Tax Information

CIRI mailed IRS 1099 forms to all shareholders for the 2015 tax year on February 1, 2016. Please note that you may receive more than ...
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Shareholder News

Accepting Recreational Use Permit Applications Farewell Area

Application Deadline: March 31 Once again, recreational use permits will be issued for access to portions of the Farewell area for sheep hunting purposes in ...
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CIRI News

Fire Island Wind Lauded for Best-In-Industry Performance

When CIRI initially launched its Fire Island Wind project, there was concern about whether the company would be able to bring the project to fruition ...
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Shareholder News

Koahnic Broadcast Corporation Alaska Native Annual Art Auction

Koahnic Broadcast Corporation held its 21st Annual Alaska Native Art Auction on Feb. 18. This annual fundraising event and celebration of Alaska Native culture features ...
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Shareholder News

PFD Application Deadline March 31

As a reminder, Alaskans completing their PFD applications can support one or more nonprofit organizations through Pick.Click.Give, which provides a searchable list of eligible organizations, ...
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Shareholder News

PFD Voter Campaign Delivers

The PFD Voter Registration ballot initiative group announced it had collected more than 42,000 signatures in an effort to get the measure on the Alaska ...
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Shareholder News

GED @ CITC

Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) offers a General Education Diploma (GED) program to assist participants with obtaining a GED diploma. The program provides GED classes ...
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Shareholder News

Opportunities Abound: 2016 Take the Next Generation to Work

CIRI hosted its second annual Take the Next Generation to Work Day on January 18, when ten CIRI shareholders and confirmed descendants ranging in age ...
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Shareholder News

Opportunities Abound: CIRI Job and Resource Fair

With more than 135 attendees and 26 vendors, CIRI’s fourth annual Job and Resource Fair was held on January 29 at the Fireweed Business Center. ...
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CIRI News

Be an Attendance Champion!

CIRI places a high value on youth. We want youth to succeed, and to do that, we know they need to get to class, and ...
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Shareholder News

Congratulations to the Youth Educational Incentive Winners

Five CIRI youth win the second CIRI Youth Education Incentive awards.
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Career Opportunity

Alaska Native Hire Launch

Alaska Native Hire is now live! The user-friendly site aims to increase employment among Alaska Native people by facilitating connections between job seekers and employers.
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Shareholder News

Missing Shareholders, February 2016

The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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CIRI News

CIRI Executive Helps Lead Push to Reform Alaska Criminal Justice System

When a special commission released its list of recommendations to reform Alaska’s criminal justice system, it was CIRI shareholder and executive Greg Razo who stood ...
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A Word from the President

A Word from the President, January 2016

Happy new year! If you’re like me, you’ve been reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the new one.
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Shareholder and Descendant Spotlight

Shareholder Spotlight: Michael Clark Sr.

Michael Clark Sr. has a reputation. When he goes to art shows, the other artists know him as the ATM killer – the guy who ...
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CIRI News

CIRI Champions Color of Justice

Deadline to apply: 5 p.m. (AKST) Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 Ever thought of becoming a lawyer? Arguing a big case? Fighting for civil rights? Helping ...
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Business News

Panda Express Finds Home at Tikahtnu Commons

Tikahtnu Commons continues to expand with the recent addition of Anchorage’s very first Panda Express Chinese restaurant. With the addition of this business, Tikahtnu Commons ...
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Shareholder News

Missing Shareholders, January 2016

The following CIRI shareholders do not have a current mailing address on record.
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In Memory

In Memory, January 2016

View the obituaries of shareholders who have recently passed away.
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Did You Know?

Make a Difference with Pick.Click.Give.

In last month’s Raven’s Circle, you may have read about the ways CIRI and its employees give back to the community. If you’re interested in ...
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Career Opportunity

Save the Date: Job Resource Opportunities

Fourth Annual Shareholder Job and Resource Fair Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 725 E. Fireweed Ln., Anchorage
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Save The Date

Coming Soon: Southcentral Foundation 19th Annual Gathering

Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center
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Save The Date

Save the Date: Koahnic Broadcast Corporation

Alaska Native Art Auction Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dena’ina Convention Center
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Save The Date

Save the Date: Junior NYO Games

February 19–21, 2016 Mirror Lake Middle School 22901 Lake Hill Dr., Chugiak, Alaska
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Shareholder News

Thank You for Making the 2015 AFN Convention Possible!

Thank you to AFN's sponsors and we look forward to seeing you for AFN’s 50th Anniversary Convention in Fairbanks next year!
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